TITLE: Cell Care Australia Winter Internship Scheme. INSTITUTION: Cell Care Australia, 42 Corporate Drive, Heatherton VIC 3202

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1 TITLE: Cell Care Australia Winter Internship Scheme INSTITUTION: Cell Care Australia, 42 Corporate Drive, Heatherton VIC 3202 SUPERVISOR: Dayna Jackson, Quality Manager RESEARCH FOCUS: Working in a commercial cgmp manufacturing environment RESEARCH BACKGROUND: Cell Care Australia is Australia s largest family cord blood bank and is regulated by the Therapeutic Goods Administration. Although specific projects will be provided, student interns also have the opportunity to gain knowledge throughout the laboratories in a GMP regulated environment and across the commercial business of private cord blood banking. RESEARCH PROJECTS: Project 1 Biological safety cabinet environmental monitoring validation The student will participate in the completion of a validation of Cell Care Australia s biological safety cabinet environmental monitoring procedure. This will require the student to investigate environmental monitoring programmes available, potential media options and identify the most suitable for use, and to perform the validation in conjunction with Cell Care Australia scientists, and write up both the validation protocol and report. Project 2 Client file reconciliation Cell Care Australia must retain all client documentation on file to ensure traceability of information is maintained and to ensure regulatory compliance. All client records must be checked for accuracy and completion prior to offsite reconciliation. The student will learn the process for determining client eligibility & compliance for long term storage of cord blood product, the importance of accurate record keeping systems and will be responsible for performing Cell Care Australia s final client file checks prior to offsite storage. This requires high attention to detail and accurate data entry skills. Project 3 Preparation of company QMC report The student will gain an understanding of the requirements of cgmp compliance of blood product within Australia, and the importance of these regulations in manufacturing a quality product. The student will 1

2 apply this knowledge in a commercial manufacturing setting to proactively identify potential issues which may impact product quality or regulatory compliance. Cell Care Australia reports bimonthly to the Quality Management Committee (QMC) on quality parameters with the aim to identify trends, both positive and negative, which have the potential to impact product quality. The successful applicant will be required to collect, enter and analyse data from all areas, from collection, processing, storage and testing, and prepare reports on a company template for presentation to the quality quorum. NUMBER OF STUDENTS: One PLACEMENT This placement opportunity is well suited to high-achieving, upper level undergraduate students who have an interest in immunology and blood science. An interest in data management or experience with Microsoft Excel would also be welcome. This placement will preferably be undertaken on a volunteer full-time basis for 80 hours/ten business days. Placement will start Monday 10 th July and conclude Friday 21 st July Applications will be accepted until 8 th June Successful completion of this placement opportunity confers eligibility for the Monash CC-INV1000 accreditation. 2

3 Science Industry Placement Program Application Form For more information visit All applications to be lodged in electronic form only, ed to Personal details - Please type or write legibly Student ID number Surname Given Names of Birth / / Postal Address for correspondence Student Home Phone number Mobile number Course details Course Name Major Course Start Expected completion date Course Code Minor Current Year of Study Project details Industry partner name Project title Cell Care Australia Cell Care Australia Winter Internship Scheme s available e.g. 6 January 6 March 2017 Working hours available e.g. 9 am 5 pm daily Meeting placement requirements Which project are you applying for? What units have you completed that will make you a suitable candidate for the project? What attributes do you have that will make you a suitable candidate for the project? 3

4 Supporting documentation (please attach following documents with your application and tick box below) 0 Curriculum Vitae of no more than 3 pages. 0 Statement of results (download from WES--official versions are not necessary). Eligibility Eligibility Criteria To be selected for the Science Industry Placement Program, you need to meet the following criteria: 0 Be currently enrolled in a Faculty of Science course, must have completed at least 48 credit points and have no more than 48 credit points remaining in the course; and 0 Demonstrate a preparedness and capacity to complete a minimum of 30 hours or a maximum of 80 hours placement at an industry partner organisation without compromising their other science studies; and 0 Demonstrate work readiness (i.e. we are looking for evidence of personal qualities which equip you to function appropriately and autonomously in a professional work environment). Selection Criteria The selection criteria are the best fit match between your enrolled course, units you have completed, interest and experience with the particular project requirements. The industry partner has the final decision. Applicants who are closer to completing their course will be given priority if they meet the 'best fit' match. Please visit the projects section to view the projects available. The webpage will be updated as project proposals are submitted by the industry partners. Privacy The information on this form is collected for the primary purpose of applying for the Science Industry Placement Program which includes deciding whether the application will be granted and sending related correspondence. If the form is incomplete, it may not be possible for the Faculty to process the application. The information provided by the applicant in this form, curriculum vitae and academic may be provided to the industry partner of the project in the event that the student is provisionally matched with that industry partner in order for the industry partner to assess the application. All information for the application of the Science Industry Placement Program is managed in accordance to the University s Privacy Policy. If you wish to access or inquire about the handling of your personal information contact the University Privacy Officer: Privacyofficer@adm.monash.edu.au 4

5 Applicant s Declaration I am enrolled in a course belonging to the Faculty of Science and have completed at least 48 credit points and will have no more than 48 credit points remaining to complete I can commit to completion of a minimum of 30 hours or a maximum of 80 hours as required by the industry partner without compromising my studies I have addressed the selection criteria including my suitability and match to the agency/ies and the project/s offered by those agencies in my cover letter I understand that no salary will be paid for the industry placement and Monash University holds no responsibility for any allowance agreement between the industry partner and the student. On signing the Science Industry Placement Program application form I agree: 1) That I meet all of the eligibility criteria for the Science Industry Placement Program. 2) To represent Monash University in a manner that does not compromise the integrity, reputation or relationship of the University and Faculty with the participating industry partners in any way. 3) That information provided by me in this form, my curriculum vitae and academic transcript may be provided to the industry partner in the event that I am provisionally matched with that industry partner in order for the industry partner to assess my application. Student Declaration I declare that the information provided on this form and the information given to support my application is correct and complete. I acknowledge that Monash University, Faculty of Science reserves the right to vary or reverse any decision on the basis of incorrect or incomplete information. Student signature Received by (print) 5